OCEAN CITY SENTINEL.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1894.

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LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs. Albert Evans, of Onancock, Va., is visiting relatives in this city.

John Wallace, of Tuckahoe, was viewing his cottages here on Monday.

Mrs. Elwood Allen is occupying her Asbury avenue cottage for a season. Lewis S. Corson is enclosing his property on West avenue with a neat fence. Jacob Reed, of Camden, was down on Thursday looking after his cottage.

Willets Godfrey has rented one of his cottages to George F. Lee, of Camden.

John H. Davis, of Wayne, Pa., was here a few days looking after his cottage. C. T. F. Sanderlin is getting his Wes-

ley avenue cottage ready for occupancy.

F. Rapp and family were among Tuesday's arrivals for the summer season. James Hewitt and family, of Philadelphia, are among the late cottage arrivals. William Thegan and family, of Camden, are domiciled in their north point cottage. Mrs. Warren Mitchell, of Clermont, was here on Monday looking after her cottages. Robert Fisher has been making improvements to one of his ocean front cottages. Miss Carrie Corson, of Seaville, was the guest of Miss Emma Corson over Sunday. Dr. G. Palen, Treasurer of the Ocean City Association, spent a few days here last week. Mrs. William Shriver has rented her Asbury avenue cottage to friends from Frankford. Rev. W. H. Burell, of Camden, made a business trip to this city on Friday last.

Miss M. R. Gries, of Philadelphia, is among the guests who are here for the entire season.

John G. Gandy has greatly improved the appearance of his store by an appli-

cation of paint.

Mr. Smalley has erected a pavilion on the ocean side of the boardwalk, south of Eighth street.

Mrs. N. B. Sooy, of Philadelphia, came down on Monday and opened her West avenue cottage.

G. W. Cox, of the Security National Bank, Philadelphia, was among Mon-

day's visitors to this place.

J. Krause, of Philadelphia, has rented Mrs. J. E. Boyle's cottage, corner Fifth street and Atlantic avenue.

Rev. W. A. Massey has rented his cottage at Nineteenth street to Charles J. Keating, of Philadelphia.

E. C. Stokes, of Philadelphia, has his family ensconced in a Fifth street cot-

tage for the summer months.

Rickson Robbins, of Philadelphia, has sold a lot on West avenue, near Eighth street, to R. B. Stites.

Albert Fogg, a commission merchant of Philadelphia, has rented one of J. G. Salter's Seventh street cottages.

The Misses Creth, who will manage the Traymore the coming summer, arrived here on Monday evening.

R. B. Stites has purchased a lot on Asbury avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, of Philip Hand.

Mrs. M. Adams has rented and taken occupancy of John Wallace's cottage, West avenue, near Fourth street.

Mrs. W. R. Glenn, of Philadelphia, was down on Tuesday making arrange-

ments to spent the summer here. Miss Morgan, of Germantown, has rented one of Willets Godfrey's cottages through the agency of Y. Corson.

John C. Carroll and family, of Phil-

adelphia, are here for the season, being quartered in one of the Association cottages.

Philip Hand has been making some noticeable improvements to his property on West avenue, south of Twelfth street.

J. S. Rush has received the contract for decorating and painting the interior of Trinity M. E. Church, at Beesley's Point. Captain John S. Somers, of Philadelphia, has been here for several days fur-

nishing his beautiful cottage on Wesley avenue.

The June meeting of the Ocean City Building and Loan Association will be held in Steelman's Hall next Saturday evening.

Y. Corson has rented Lewis Risley's cottage, corner Seventh street and Cen-

tral avenue, to Joseph Livezey, of Phil-

adelphia.

W. F. Wright has been appointed telegraph operator at the depot here for the summer season, assuming his duties on June 1st.

George Hofstetter and family came down on Tuesday and took possession of their cottage on Central avenue, be-

low Twelfth street.

Rev. J. W. Lyell and family, of Cam-

den, are quartered in J. C. Coxey's cottage, corner Fourteenth street and Wesley avenue, for the season.

Miss Gertrude Price has been selected to take charge of the primary depart-

ment of our public school, and with that exception the old corps of teachers have been engaged by the Board of Trustees for the coming year.

Jacob Sutton, who has been section master on this end of the West Jersey line for several months, has been trans-

ferred to Newfield, on the main line, removing his family to his new abode on Monday. Mr. Sutton is succeeded here by Mr. Fawney, of Avalon.

SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.

How the Graduates Acquitted Themselves--Encouraging Re-

marks by Some of Our Leading Citizens.

The annual commencement exercises of the Ocean City Public School was held in the First M. E. Church Friday evening, June 1st. First on the pro-

gramme was a march by the orchestra, followed by a song, entitled "Greeting Song," by the graduates. Rev. L. O. Manchester then offered prayer. "Cor-

onation" was rendered by the audience. Miss Naomi Murdoch was introduced, and read an essay, entitled "The Mill Can Never Grind with the Water that is Past." "Character" was the title of Miss Edith N. Austin's essay. Vocal

solo, Mrs. E. A. Bourgeois. Miss Vara Smith read the "Wreck of the Hespe-

rus." Miss Mabel Corson rendered an instrumental solo, "Tyrolienne." Rola Garretson, essay, "Our Flag." Miss Cora Hand, sketch, "Greek Manners and Customs." Miss Bella Hand, vocal solo. Miss Emma Everingham read "Lady Wentworth." The "Beggar Student March" was rendered by the orchestra. Benjamin S. Champion, essay, "Wonders to Come."

At the conclusion of this portion of the exercises, Rev. L. O. Manchester addressed the graduates, imparting most wholesome advice for the govern-

ment of their future lives.

The diplomas were presented by the President of the Board of School Trus-

tees, Nicholas Corson.

Short addresses were made by E. B. Lake, W. Lake, and G. P. Moore.

The exercises were concluded by the Doxology, after which the benediction was pronounced by Rev. L. O. Man-

chester. The entire class acquitted themselves in such an excellent manner as to re-

flect much credit upon their teacher, L. R. Thomas.

This was the first entertainment of the kind ever given in Ocean City, and we hope it may become one of the insti-

tutions of the city. Prof. Thomas should receive the hearty support and co-operation of our citizens, for he is a painstaking, conscientious man whose ability as an ed-

ucator is beyond question.

The church was handsomely decorated with the American flag and flowers, and the graduates presented a charming picture as they sat within the chan-

cel railing, handsomely attired for this, one of the most memorable occasions of their lives.

I desire to return thanks to Mrs. H. G. Steelman and her assistants, for the excellent music rendered on the occa-

sion of the school commencement. L. R. THOMAS, Principal.

Anniversary of Iota Council. The members of Iota Council, No. 126, Jr. O. U. A. M., celebrated their

second anniversary on Wednesday ev-

ening of last week in Steelman's Hall.

Although the evening was very stormy, rain falling at short intervals, a large number of persons were present to assist and encourage the boys in the good work the order is doing not only in Ocean City but throughout the

country.

E. A. Bourgeois, who acted as chairman of the meeting, shortly after 8

o'clock announced the opening of the exercises, which was begun with prayer by J. W. Smith. Then followed speeches by J. M. White, William Lake, Rev. L. O. Manchester, E. B. Lake and Dr. G. E. Palen. Rev. Manchester's remarks were particularly appropos to the occasion, and contained

many suggestions as to the duties of the young men of the present day. He also referred to the upheavals among the industrial classes, and said these disturbances were to be viewed with apprehen-

sion.

Mrs. J. S. Rush recited in her usual inimitable style a very touching selection. Mrs. W. W. Adams received wellmerited applause after reciting a very humorous piece. Mrs. Adams thor-

oughly entered into the spirit of her selection.

Lucien Cox's contribution to the evenings entertainment was the reading

of the "Irish Letter."

Mrs. E. A. Bourgeois sang a beautiful solo, entitled the "Sailor Lad." Mrs.

Bourgeois possesses talent not often met with off the operatic stage.

The W. A. Manahan Cornet Band was present and discoursed delightful music. The boys show the effects of

their close attention to practice. The

citizens of Ocean City are justly proud of this organization. At the conclusion of the musical and literary exercises, the assemblage was invited to the second floor of the hall where two long tables were spread, awaiting the guests, The menu comprised cakes, ice cream, fruits, etc. The committee having charge of the anniversary are entitled to much praise for the manner in which all the arrangements were made and carried out, and Iota Council can well feel elated at the progress she has made within this past

year.

The Union Transfer Company Bag-

gage Express will call at residences and hotels in Ocean City and check baggage through to destination, whereby the

passenger will

avoid all trouble of check-

ing at railroad station. Orders for bag-

gage can be left at railroad depot.

J. P. MURPHY, Gen. Sup't.

JOHN REEMER, Agent.

FOR SALE.--Gilt-edge mortgage on Ocean City improved property. Ad-

dress Lock Box 212, this city.

Spring stock of Wall Paper now in.

All of the latest designs. Over one hundred different patterns. Popular prices. B. R. Smith & Sons, 1046 As-

bury avenue.

BRICK! BRICK!! BRICK!!!--Orders for brick left at Thorn's hardware and furniture store or at Glenn Cottage, 8th

St. and Haven Ave., will receive prompt

attention; or with Abel D. Scull, contractor and builder, Thistle Cottage, Central avenue, above Seventh St. 5-11

RICHARD PIERCE MUST HANG. The Chancellor Decides Goshen's Murderer was Fairly Tried. Fate seems to have made up its mind

to pursue Richard Price, the Goshen wife murderer, with a revengeful hand. He is almost sure to hang on the gal-

lows for his crime.

Monday morning his lawyer, P. T. Hildreth, received a letter from Chancellor Magill denying him a writ of error previously applied for, and upon which Mr. Hildreth had hoped to secure Pierce a new trial. Prosecutor Jonas Miller remarked about the swiftness of justice in this instance. Said he: "Pierce committed the murder on February 19th, was indicted April 24th, and tried May 8th and 9th. At the trial twenty-seven witnesses were examined. The Judge was thirty minutes in charging the jury, and the jury was forty minutes in bringing in a verdict of murder in the first degree. In exactly a half hour from the rendering

of the verdict Pierce was sentenced to be hanged."

Mr. Miller was notified of the Chancellor's decision. He stated that he was confident at the time of Hildreth's application, from comments of the Chancellor, that the writ would be denied. That gentleman informed the Court to which he appealed that he had no copy of the evidence taken at the trial with him, and therefore could not prove that he had taken exceptions to any testimony introduced by the State. Mr. Miller told the Court positively that no exceptions had been made, and as Mr. Hildreth would not positively state that he had made them, except in general to the Court's charge, the Chancellor felt constrained to say that he could see no ground for granting the writ, but would, however, take the matter under advisement. The Board of Pardons is now the only hope of the murderer, otherwise he will

hang.

Chancellor Magill's denial of a new trial, is as follows: "I have considered the charge of Judge Reed in the case of Richard Pierce, convicted of the murder of his wife without finding in it, any error injurious to the defendant. On the contrary, the charge appears to me most carefully define, both your client's rights and the duty of the State. I cannot consider the requests to charge, because no exception has been taken to any action of the Judge with reference to them. The sole exception is a general one, to the charge as delivered; not to a refusal to charge as may have been requested. "I do not perceive any ground that will justify the allowance for a writ of error. Very truly yours, ALEX. T. MAGILL."

An Early Bather. On one of the warm, sunny afternoons of last week, a little 4-year-old tot, who had been amusing herself in company with her sister, another little tot a couple of years older, on the beach, after playing awhile got tired and hot, and thought she would like to cool off in the water. The tide was coming in then, and she could not resist the de-

sire; the older one trying all she could do to dissuade her, but even the pros-

pect of punishment failed to hold her back. Off went her shoes and stockings, and up went her little skirts, and in she went; after bathing to her heart's content, she was persuaded to return

home to her mother, who was quite frightened at the danger the little one had been in. When asked how it was the big waves had not taken her off,

she answered, "O when the big waves came I runned fast and they couldn't catch me."

This same little one remembered the many times she had enjoyed the bathing with her mother last summer, and coming down here a month or two earlier than last year could not under-

stand why she had to wait for the cus-

tomary bath in the ocean. A stricter watch will have to be kept now over that little one, as it is most too dangerous sport for little ones to indulge in alone.

Council Proceedings.

Council met in adjourned session Fri-

day evening, with a full attendance.

After reading and adopting the minutes of the previous meeting, the com-

mittee appointed to look after the building of a pavilion reported the specifications drawn. The committee were instructed to advertise for bids for building same.

Committee appointed to look after Fourth street wharf, reported the same in very bad condition, and that it would cost about $150 to repair it. The com-

mittee were ordered to get the piling. Mayor Steelman stated that 1548 feet of flagging was necessary for street crossings as advertised some time since. The Mayor was instructed to draft an agreement for the flagging, said stone to be not less than 3½ feet in length, 3 inches in thickness, and not less than 16 inches in width, and that the contract be given Mr. Gerlach, if satisfactory.

Bills of various amounts were pre-

sented and laid over until the next meeting. The clerk was ordered to prepare a quit claim deed for the Hiram Sickler property sold for taxes.

The Marshal was instructed to repair the jail. Adjourned until to-morrow evening.

Picture frames of all kinds and sizes made to order at Philadelphia prices. Frames may be seen at Johnson's, 810 Asbury avenue. LABAN HEADLEY. Parties contemplating having their houses moved to new locations, or elevated and rebuilt will save money by corresponding with Abel D. Scull, builder and general house mover. Houses moved in any part of the county. Address A. D. Scull, builder, Thistle Cottage, Ocean City, N. J. Hotels and Cottages wired for Electric Bells, Burglar Alarms, Annunciators and electric lighting apparatus. Address W. M. FISH, Pleasantville, N. J.

ATLANTIC COUNTY GLEANINGS.

News Notes Gathered Through the Villages for the "Sentinel."

HAMMONTON. Albert H. Simons, of this place, brought suit in Camden Saturday through his counsel, Judge Westcott, in the New Jersey Supreme Court for $20,000 damages for injuries physically and mentally caused by the bursting of a defective elevator wheel at the building of the Fruit Growers' Union and Cooperative Society, of Hammonton. A piece of the wheel fractured Simons' skull.

MAY'S LANDING.

Memorial Day was generally observed, and in the morning a detail from Joe Hooker Post, of Atlantic City, visited the several cemeteries and decorated the graves of the departed comrades. In the afternoon a clambake was given at Kate's Landing.

State Superintendent W. W. Moffit, of the American Bible Society, occupied the pulpit in the M. E. Church last Sunday morning. Rev. Dr. Aiden, of Germantown, Pa., filled the pulpit in the Presbyterian Church Sunday, both at the morning and evening services. Through the efforts of Principal Charles Moore, an Estey organ was placed in the Gravelly Run public school building Friday for the use of the school. ABSECON. Mrs. Chappell has moved into her new cottage. Miss Georgie Townsend has taken a trip to Baltimore, Washington and Old Point Comfort. Many of our gardeners complain that their early potatoes are a complete failure. John Bates had a serious fall from his bicycle on Sunday. Henry Hackett has been down from Philadelphia spending a few days. North Absecon School closed on Friday last.

Mr. Sizer paid a flying visit here on Monday.

Mr. Lawrence, of Paterson, N. J., has purchased a property in North Absecon, and is now occupying it.

ATLANTIC CITY. First Lieutenant Lewis T. Bryan was unanimously elected Captain of the Morris Guards at a meeting of that military organization held Thursday night, vice Harold F. Adams resigned. Third Sergeant Robert E. Stephany was elected First Lieutenant to fill the vacancy occasioned by the promotion of Mr. Bryant. Lexington Council, No. 125, Jr. O. U. A. M., will give its second annual ball on Young & McShea's ocean pier, Thursday evening next. Henry C. Willets, of Camden, who was recently severely injured here by a circuit from the electric lights conveyed to his body by a steel umbrella which he carried, began suit Saturday for 20,000 damages against the Atlantic Electric Light Company. Willets' arm is disabled, and there is a hole through his hand, made by the electric current. Maryland avenue residents have been notified by City Council to move their fences back, as they encroach on the sidewalk. The Atlantic City Casino and Steamboat Company's property at the Inlet has been leased for the season to New capitalists. PORT REPUBLIC. Providence certainly favors Port Republic in more ways than one; the latest have been sent us in the form of triplets, and Mr. Wilbert Fenton and wife are the blessed recipients. The infants are robust, and their combined weight is twenty-one pounds. Report says they are to be named Greeley, Grant and Grover. It is to be hoped that the callers will not forget a dollar when visiting this wonderful trio, and it should be the care and pride of us all to assist in nourishing this wonderful manifestation of Divine love. Mrs. Christine Johnson, while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wilbert Fenton, was taken with paralysis, and at this writing, her condition is reported criti-

cal.

A serious accident occurred to Miss Alice French and Miss Lida Adams while out driving last Saturday. Miss French gave the whole road, but the careless driver of the other team not being satisfied with that, seemed to take pains to drive headlong into the vehicle of Miss French, upsetting it, and breaking the horse entirely clear tearing the harness into several bits, throwing Miss Adams prone on her face in the sand on one side of the road, and Miss French on the other side, seriously injuring the latter, who could not rise from the ground. Miss Adams escaped uninjured almost miraculously. The horse was so frightened that he did not heed his home, but ran two miles beyond before he was stopped. Miss French is seriously ill in consequence of the accident. Captain Henry Bowen and wife, have been home lightening the hearts of their many friends by their own happy beaming countenances. Miss Marette Frambes left last Monday morning for the Pierce School, preparatory to entering the last department in the fall.

DR. GEO. R. FORTINER, 809 Wesley Avenue. OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 A. M. 4 to 6 P. M. FOR SALE. A Rare Chance. Those two elegant lots on the west corners of Fourteenth street and Asbury avenue, close by Fourteenth street depot. Apply to ROBERT FISHER.

ALLEN SCULL, DEALER IN Pure Milk, Butter, & Eggs, 727 ASBURY AVE. Camden County Milk Served Twice Each Day. J. R. & J. G. H. Brand Gilt Edge Butter and French Country Eggs constantly on hand. All orders receive prompt attention.

R. B. STITES & CO., DEALERS IN Pine, Cedar and Hemlock BUILDING LUMBER

Siding, Flooring, Window Frames, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Brackets, Turnings, Shingles, Pickets, Lath, Lime, Cement. A full supply constantly on hand, and under cover.

Orders left at No. 759 Asburty avenue will receive immediate despatch by Telephone. Lumber Yard and Office: Cor. 12th St. & West Ave., OCEAN CITY, N. J.

A. D. SHARP'S Express and Bus Line will meet all trains. Movings promptly attended to. Your patronage solicited. McCLURE, HERITAGE & CO., Successors to Finnerty, McClure & Co., DRUGGISTS AND CHEMISTS 112 Market Street, Philadelphia. Dealers in Pure Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils, etc.

GILBERT & LAKE, House and Sign Painters.

RESIDENCE: 450 West Avenue, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Jobbing promptly attended to. Estimates cheerfully given. Guarantee to do first-class work and use the best material. Orders left at Wm. Lake's office, corner Sixth and Asbury avenue, will receive prompt attention. C. THOMAS, No. 108 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA. HEADQUARTERS OF SOUTH JERSEY FOR FINE FAMILY GROCERIES, ALWAYS THE FRESHEST AND BEST TO BE FOUND IN THE MARKET. Full Flavored Teas, Choice Brands of Coffee, Sugars of all Grades, Canned Fruits, Pickles, Spices, Raisins, Dried Beef, Butter and Lard. Hams of Best Quality, Weighed when Purchased by Customers. No Loss in Weight Charged to Purchasers. Stop in and make selections from the best, largest and freshest stock in Philadelphia. Orders by mail promptly attended to and goods delivered free of charge at any railroad or steamboat in the city.

LOW PRICES. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS. Notice is hereby given to all delinquent tax-

payers for the year 1892 that all taxes for said year not paid on or before June 18, 1894, will be immediately advertised and the property sold. Look at your bills for 1892 and see if they are receipted, and if not, attend to the matter at once, thereby saving further cost. SAMUEL SCHURCH, Collector.

NEW INLET HOUSE, TOWNSEND'S INLET, Sea Isle City, N. J., WILLIAM A. MANAHAN, Prop'r. All trains stop at the door. Boats always on hand. THE EMMETT, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Now open for the reception of guests. For terms, etc., address Miss M. A. BOYLE.

IF ECONOMY IS A CONSIDERATION our announcements cannot fail to be most interesting Because:--they always make known money saving opportunities; Because:--they tell of comprehensive assortments of the choicest DRY GOODS gathered from the world's foremost fashion centres--made bargain centres for us, by the powerful leverage of prompt cash; Because:--We make a constant study of helping people to economize--invariably sharing the saving in advantageous purchases with our patrons. Because:--The quality of the goods offered is always the very best, and throughout PRICES ARE REMARKABLY LOW. Especial attention is this week called to the extraordinarily large assortment of Women's Shirt Waists. Over one thousand styles, qualities and colorings are shown, including all the newest effects in low, high and separate collars, laundered collar and cuffs with soft bosom. The principal materials are Cambric, Cambrey, Madras, Cheviot, Lawn and Percale, all of which are guaranteed fast colors. Prices are most moderate, as the following illustrative items amply attest: Women's Lawn Waists in dainty pink and blue colorings; full ruffle over shoulder forming yoke; extra large, full sleeves.

At $1.00, Superb assortment of Laundered and Soft Shirt Waists; standing and turn-over collars; laundered

collar and cuffs, soft bosom; Cambric, Chambrey, Lawn and Percale, in pink, blue, white and linen effects, and a large and choice assortment of dainty figures and Stripes.

STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER, Market St., Eighth St., Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA.

Over 11,000 Square Feet of Floor Room. B. B. WEATHERBY, DEALER IN FURNITURE, WEATHERBY BLOCK, MILLVILLE, N. J. Goods are as represented or money will be refunded. Compare prices and you will be convinced. ALSO, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

FLAGGING AND CURBING. BEST QUALITY OF Pennsylvania and North River BLUE STONE PAVEMENTS artistically laid by expert workmen and guaranteed perfect in every particular. Stone Curbing, thick and deep to hold its grip. Over 30,000 feet sold in first year. Hitching Posts, Carriage Stones, Stop Steps, etc., in great variety. Lowest prices and best terms. ROBERT FISHER, Agent, Ocean City. STONE FLAGGING AND CURBING. The very best quality York State and Pennsylvania BLUE STONE FLAGGING AND CURBING. Flagging, 15c put down. Curbing, 3x12 inches, 25c per running foot. H. GERLACH. JOHN McALEESE, or LEWIS SMITH, 1140 Asbury Ave., Agts. Flagging, .15c put down. Curbing, 3x12 inches, 25c per running foot. C. B. COLES, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in LUMBER and MILL WORK. Largest stock of Hemlock, White and Yellow Pine, Poplar, Cypress, Chestnut; Oak and other hard woods a specialty. Odd or Hard Wood Mill Work and office fixtures a specialty. FRONT, BELOW KAIGHN AVE., CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY. Telephone No. 42.

WESLEY HOUSE, Cor. 8th St. and Wesley Ave., OCEAN CITY, N. J. This house is delightfully located on a wide avenue a few feet from the ocean. Accommodations first class. Terms reasonable. Open all the year. A. E. COLE, Prop'r. OYSTER AND DINING SALOON OPEN FOR THE WINTER SEASON. Bellevue House, Corner Seventh and Asbury. Oysters served in every style. Meals at all hours. SAM'L SCHURCH, Prop'r.